Component Record

Mini Cooper 2002 Power Train Problems

45 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2002 Mini Cooper - 24% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage45 complaints

45 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

02V201000Reported July 25, 2002 - 3,531 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on July 25, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 3,531 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Steering63 Visibility29 Air Bags26 Electrical System13 Engine12 Latches, Locks and Linkages6

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.